Registered Respiratory Therapist at St. Mary's… · New York

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: REGIS001274

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights & Weekends

Hours Per Week: 36 Hours/Week

Hiring Range: $34.60 - $46.29/hr.

Starting Rate: $42.79/hr., this rate includes shift differentials.

The posted pay range contains shift differentials.

• Weekday evening shift - additional 10% plus $2.00 per hour
• Weekday night shift - an additional 15% plus $3.00 per hour
• Weekend day shift – an additional 10%
• Weekend evening & night shifts – an additional 21%

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Education:

• Associate's degree, requires Licensed Respiratory Therapist
• New York Board of Respiratory Therapy

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s)

• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist • New York Board of Respiratory Therapy

Preferred Credential(s):

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRC).

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.